Bertie: Just Like Daddy [Hardcover]

Marcus Pfister (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Bertie

Bertie and his daddy are back for another bouncy, lavishly illustrated read aloud story book perfect for fathers day.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K—Bertie, a little hippo, expresses the universal desire to do the things his dad does as they spend a day together. Daddy always has wise and gentle words in reply to his son's requests: "'I want to shave,' says Bertie. 'Just like you.' 'Will you settle for some shaving cream?'" his father asks. "'Give me a white beard,' says Bertie." The simple text has a cheerful refrain, "Just like you." The tables are turned at the end when Daddy asks to do what Bertie does—play with a train because he wants to be a kid again. The bold, expressive illustrations are embellished with multihued flowered patterns, in counterpoint to the hefty gray hippos. This title joins a class of father-and-son books sure to be popular with the youngest children. Pair it with Emma Dodd's Just Like You (Dutton, 2008).—Linda M. Kenton, Pickleweed Public Library, San Rafael, CA
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School Library Journal reviews Bertie: Just Like Daddy

"The bold, expressive illustrations are embellished with multihued flowered patterns, in counterpoint to the hefty gray hippos. This title joins a class of father-and-son books sure to be popular with the youngest children. "

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: NorthSouth (February 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735822247
• ISBN-13: 978-0735822245
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,648,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marcus Pfister has written and illustrated many books for North-South, including the popular Penguin Pete and Hopper series. His books The Rainbow Fish, Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!, and Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale have become international best-sellers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Be just like daddy., May 14, 2009

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This review is from: Bertie: Just Like Daddy (Hardcover)

Bertie: Just Like Daddy
In this delightful tale, we see Bertie and his father involved in the routine daily activities of any family. Bertie is a young hippo who wants to be just like his daddy. When Bertie's daddy begins the day with coffee and a newspaper, Bertie also wants to have coffee and read the newspaper. When Bertie's dad is shaving, Bertie wants to shave too, and later at nap time Bertie doesn't want to sleep, he wants to stay up just like daddy does. The father patiently responds to each of Bertie's requests by saying, "when you're older" or "when you're bigger", each time providing Bertie with small ways he can participate and feel accomplished.

In each step of Bertie and his dad's day we see every toddler's desire for independence, to grow, to learn new things, and at the same time emulate their parent's behavior. The father in this story does a wonderful job of acknowledging his child's desire to grow up while steering him toward age appropriate ways of participating. Allowing a small child to participate and help in ways they can succeed lets them feel capable and confident.

The illustrations are colorful, fun and active and give the reader an amusing view of Bertie's day with dad. Bertie's father is shown shopping, cooking and caring for his child, images not typically seen in children's books. This makes Bertie: Just Like Daddy a great book for single fathers, stay at home dads, and two dad families.